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Branimir, Duke of the Croats, lived in Nin and ruled from 879 until his death
in 892. As well as historical interest, the small town of Nin has Croatia's best
beaches. |
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Branimir, Duke of the Croats, lived in Nin and ruled from 879 until his death
in 892. As well as historical interest, the small town of Nin has Croatia's best
beaches. |
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 | "Donji
most" is a stone bridge which connects the ancient island city of Nin with
the mainland. |
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 | "Donji
most" is a stone bridge which connects the ancient island city of Nin with
the mainland. |
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 | Nin's
Holy Cross Church is the oldest church in Croatia and is said to be the smallest
cathedral in the world. |
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 | Nin's
Holy Cross Church, the oldest church in Croatia and said to be the smallest cathedral
in the world, is shown here with a Roman-era artifact in the foreground. |
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 | Nin
is reached by walking or cycling across the Donji most (bridge). |
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 | Small
chapel next to the campanile in Nin. |
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 | St.
Aselus's church was built in the 18th century on the site of Nin's former cathedral. |
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Croatian flag flies atop the stone arch gateway at the entrance to the old city
of Nin. |
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 | The
Croatian flag flies atop the stone arch gateway at the entrance to the old city
of Nin. |
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 | Waterfall
at Plitvice Jezera. |
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 | Waterfall
at Plitvice Jezera. |
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 | Waterfall
at Plitvice Jezera. |
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 | Stone
paths and boardwalks allow visitors to meander among the lakes and falls at Plitvice
Jezera National Park. |
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 | Electric
boats carry hikers across the lake from the trail to a place where they meet a
tram to return them to the parking lot at Plitvice Jezera. |
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 | An
elderly couple picks olives near the coast south of Zadar. |
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"magarac" (Croatian word for donkey) waits to carry sacks of freshly
picked olives. |
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This gnarled
old olive tree has seen better days, but still puts out a good crop. |
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The highway
runs along the water's edge through the "Makarska Riviera" -- offering
one splendid view after another. |
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Boats at
harbor on the Makarska Riviera south of Split offer another option for touring
the Croatian coast and islands. |
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Yachts available
for charter rest at anchor on the Makarska Riviera south of Split. |
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The M/S
LAV sails the Croatian coast. With 10 cabins, it offers accommodations for a fairly
large group. |
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Along the
"Makarska Riviera," the rugged mountains reach all the way to the sea. |
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Along the
"Makarska Riviera," the rugged mountains reach all the way to the sea. |
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The mountains
near the coast south of Split are steep, rugged and barren -- an inviting sight
to rock climbers. |
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Evidence
of war damage is still visible here and there around the country. |
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The town
of Marina, on the coast road between Split and Zadar, evidently named for its
most prominent feature.
(background shot). |
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The town
of Primošten is a favorite destination of yachtsmen. |
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The town
of Primošten is a favorite destination of yachtsmen. |
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